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Standard Motor Products Inc (SMP)


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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/17/2025: SMP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $46.33
1 Year Target Price $46.33
1 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 8.27% | Avg. Invested days 49 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 869.61M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 13.41 | 1Y Target Price 46.33 |
Price to earnings Ratio 13.41 | 1Y Target Price 46.33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.66 | 52 Weeks Range 20.99 - 41.75 | Updated Date 10/18/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 20.99 - 41.75 | Updated Date 10/18/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.09% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.95 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-24 | When - | Estimate 1.23 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.39% | Operating Margin (TTM) 11.28% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.96% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.83% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 13.41 | Forward PE 9.49 | Enterprise Value 1574704058 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.53 |
Enterprise Value 1574704058 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.53 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.95 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.21 | Shares Outstanding 21987673 | Shares Floating 20813971 |
Shares Outstanding 21987673 | Shares Floating 20813971 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.84 | Percent Institutions 82.36 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Standard Motor Products Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) was founded in 1919. It has evolved from a supplier of automotive replacement parts to a global manufacturer and distributor of parts for engine management, temperature control, and other systems.
Core Business Areas
- Engine Management: Manufactures and distributes a wide range of engine management parts, including sensors, ignition components, fuel injectors, and emissions control parts.
- Temperature Control: Manufactures and distributes parts for automotive air conditioning and heating systems, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, and heater cores.
Leadership and Structure
SMP is led by Lawrence I. Sills (Chairman & CEO). The company has a traditional organizational structure with functional departments like sales, marketing, operations, finance, and engineering.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Sensors: SMP provides a wide range of sensors including ABS speed sensors, Oxygen sensors, TPMS sensors, etc. Competitors include Bosch, Delphi Technologies, and Denso.
- Ignition Coils: SMP manufactures and distributes ignition coils for various vehicle applications. Competitors include Delphi Technologies, BorgWarner and Denso.
- Compressors: SMP provides A/C compressors for vehicles. Competitors include Sanden and Delphi Technologies.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The automotive aftermarket is a large and competitive industry driven by vehicle age, miles driven, and the increasing complexity of vehicle systems. Demand is influenced by economic conditions and technological advancements.
Positioning
SMP is a major player in the automotive aftermarket, known for its broad product line and strong distribution network. It competes on quality, innovation, and brand reputation.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global automotive aftermarket is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of USD annually. SMP is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its diverse product offerings and distribution channels.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Broad product line
- Strong distribution network
- Established brand reputation
- Vertical integration in some product lines
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- Dependence on aftermarket demand
- Competition from low-cost manufacturers
- Potential impact from evolving vehicle technologies
Opportunities
- Expanding into new product categories
- Increasing market share in existing categories
- Growing presence in emerging markets
- Capitalizing on demand for electric vehicle (EV) parts
- Growing presence in high technology segments
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Changes in vehicle technology
- Supply chain disruptions
- Raw material price increases
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BWA
- MUSA
- GPC
Competitive Landscape
SMP faces competition from large global suppliers and smaller, specialized manufacturers. Its strengths include its broad product line and distribution network, while its weaknesses include exposure to commodity prices and competition from low-cost manufacturers.
Major Acquisitions
Pollak Worldwide
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 205
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded SMP's presence in the heavy-duty and commercial vehicle markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Placeholder.
Future Projections: Placeholder.
Recent Initiatives: Placeholder.
Summary
Standard Motor Products is a well-established automotive aftermarket supplier with a diverse product line and a strong distribution network. While facing challenges from competition and evolving vehicle technology, SMP has opportunities to grow through new products and markets. The company's financial performance is driven by aftermarket demand and influenced by economic conditions. Continued innovation and adaptation will be crucial for SMP's long-term success.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
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AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Standard Motor Products Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Long Island City, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-12-30 | CEO, President & Chairman Mr. Eric Philip Sills | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Auto Parts | Full time employees 5600 | Website https://www.smpcorp.com |
Full time employees 5600 | Website https://www.smpcorp.com |
Standard Motor Products, Inc. manufactures and distributes replacement automotive parts in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Vehicle Control, Temperature Control, Nissens Automotive, and Engineered Solutions. It provides ignition, emissions, and fuel delivery systems, such as air injection and induction components, air management valves, regulators and solenoids, exhaust gas recirculation components, fuel injectors and components, fuel valves, ignition coils, connectors and sockets, modules, pumps, relays and fuses, starting and charging system parts, and vapor and purge components. The company also offers electrical switches and actuators; anti-lock brake and vehicle speed sensors, fluid level sensors, and pressure sensors comprising tire pressure monitoring, temperature sensors, advanced driver assistance systems sensors, battery cables, pigtails, and sockets; electrical wire, terminals, connectors, and tools for servicing a vehicle's electrical system; and spark plug, coil on plug boots, and ignition system accessories. In addition, it offers compressors, air conditioning repair kits, connecting lines, heat exchangers, and expansion devices; other thermal components; electric water pumps, condensers, electronics, turbochargers and intercoolers, and related components, as well as radiators and oil coolers, tanks, and fan clutches; and blowers, evaporators, expansion valves, and heaters. Further, it provides thermal management products, sensors, switches, power distribution, electrification and electronics, injections, and clamping devices for commercial and light vehicles, construction, agriculture, power sports, marine, hydraulics, and lawn and garden sectors. It serves retailers, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers, system integrators, and original equipment service part manufacturers. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Long Island City, New York.

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